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Adele: Music Megastar

From the Series Gateway Biographies

Adele is known for her emotional songs and powerful voice. For a while Adele’s music career was in danger. She was having problems with her voice and had surgery. Fans wondered if they would… Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • ATOS: 5.7
  • Dewey: 782.42164092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2023

American Country: Bluegrass, Honky-Tonk, and Crossover Sounds

From the Series American Music Milestones

A singer belts out a lonesome song. A guitarist plucks out a twangy lead. A fiddle player brings out a sweet melody. These are the sounds of country. Country music rose out of the folk… Read More →

  • Lexile: 980
  • Dewey: 781.6420973
  • Copyright: 2013

American Latin Music: Rumba Rhythms, Bossa Nova, and the Salsa Sound

From the Series American Music Milestones

The crowd sways to the melodic strumming of a bossa nova guitarist. A vocalist belts out lyrics that blend English and Spanish. Couples dance to salsa's syncopated rhythms. These are the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 970
  • Dewey: 781.64089'68073
  • Copyright: 2013
6 titles

American Music Milestones — Audisee®—Fluent Set

From the Series American Music Milestones

This series is a high-interest middle- and high-school series that looks at key musical landscapes in American music. Each book takes a peek at the key events, performers, albums, and songs… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2013
  • Audisee®—Fluent
  • List Price: $319.92
  • Your Price: $239.94
  • 6 titles

American Pop: Hit Makers, Superstars, and Dance Revolutionaries

From the Series American Music Milestones

Throbbing disco beats boom at the club. Crowds move to the lively beat of dance pop hits. Fans scream and cheer for teen idols. These are the sounds of pop. After Elvis hit the scene in… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1060
  • Dewey: 781.640973
  • Copyright: 2013
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American R & B: Gospel Grooves, Funky Drummers, and Soul Power

From the Series American Music Milestones

A singer calls out to the crowd. An electric bass thumps out a beat. Horns blare and strings swirl. These are the sounds of R & B. Rhythm and blues music evolved from all sorts of… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1020
  • ATOS: 6.7
  • Dewey: 781.644
  • Copyright: 2013

Ariana Grande: Music Superstar

From the Series Boss Lady Bios (Alternator Books ®)

Ariana Grande always wanted to be a star. After honing her voice in community theater, Grande landed her first big role in a Broadway musical. On the Nickelodeon show Victorious, her dream of Read More →

  • Lexile: 830
  • ATOS: 5.0
  • Dewey: 782.42164092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2021

Austin Mahone: Vocals Going Viral

From the Series Pop Culture Bios

You may know that Austin Mahone rose to fame after singing and strumming the guitar on his own YouTube channel. But did you know that he: • Skyped randomly with fans even after becoming… Read More →

  • Lexile: 840
  • ATOS: 5.1
  • Dewey: 782.42164092
  • Copyright: 2015
Fall 2024

Beyoncé and Whitney Houston: Voices of a Generation

From the Series Musicians and Their Inspirations

One of Beyoncé’s biggest idols is Whitney Houston. The two met in a hotel lobby for the first time when she was just fifteen, but even before then, Beyoncé was influenced by Houston’s… Read More →

  • Dewey: 782.42164092
  • Copyright: 2025

Beyoncé: R & B Superstar

From the Series Pop Culture Bios

You may know that Beyoncé is a gifted R & B star who has made a splash in the worlds of music, dance, and acting. But did you know that Beyoncé: • was super shy as a child, yet she loved Read More →

  • Lexile: 710
  • ATOS: 4.0
  • Dewey: 782.42164092
  • Copyright: 2013

Billie Eilish: Chart-Topping Artist

From the Series In the Spotlight (UpDog Books ™)

Billie Eilish amazes with her music! She dominated at the 2020 Grammys, winning five awards. She also keeps impressing with her songwriting skills. Learn about Eilish's rise to fame, her… Read More →

  • Lexile: 520
  • ATOS: 2.2
  • Dewey: 782.42164092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2023

Billie Eilish: The Rise of a Superstar

From the Series Gateway Biographies

Growing up with actor parents in Los Angeles, Billie Eilish was surrounded by creativity. After writing her first song when she was four, she took to making music with her older brother. The… Read More →

  • Lexile: 910
  • ATOS: 5.8
  • Dewey: 782.42164092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2021
9 titles

Boss Lady Bios (Alternator Books ®) — Hardcover Set

From the Series Boss Lady Bios (Alternator Books ®)

Featuring figures from a variety of backgrounds, these books celebrate women who dominate their respective fields—big-time change-makers, influencers, and disrupters who aren't afraid to… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2022
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $275.85
  • Your Price: $206.89
  • 9 titles

Bruno Mars: Pop Singer and Producer

From the Series Pop Culture Bios

You may know that Bruno Mars is an unbelievably talented pop singer and producer. But did you know that Bruno: • was known for his epic Elvis impersonations when he was a kid? • learned to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 720
  • ATOS: 4.2
  • Dewey: 782.42164092
  • Copyright: 2013

BTS: K-Pop Fan Favorites

From the Series In the Spotlight (UpDog Books ™)

Boy band sensation BTS has taken the world by storm. These talented K-pop icons have soared to the top of the music world and earned an army of loyal fans. Learn all about the stars of this… Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • ATOS: 2.6
  • Dewey: 782.4216/3095195 [B]
  • Copyright: 2023
Fall 2024

BTS: K-Pop's Biggest Headliners

From the Series Gateway Biographies

BTS is one of the biggest boy groups in South Korea. They have seven members: Jin, SUGA, j-hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. From practicing in a small studio in Seoul, South Korea, to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1030
  • Dewey: 781.630922 [B]
  • Copyright: 2025

Carly Rae Jepsen: Call Her Amazing

From the Series Pop Culture Bios

You may know that Carly Rae Jepsen rose to instant fame after Justin Bieber tweeted about his love for "Call Me Maybe." But did you know that she: • had starring roles in Annie, Grease, and… Read More →

  • Lexile: 640
  • ATOS: 4.0
  • Dewey: 782.421642092
  • Copyright: 2014

Cody Simpson: Pop Star from Down Under

From the Series Pop Culture Bios

You may know that Cody Simpson became an overnight singing sensation when a music producer discovered him on YouTube in 2009. But did you know that he: • is a talented swimmer who once… Read More →

  • Lexile: 740
  • ATOS: 4.4
  • Dewey: 782.42164092
  • Copyright: 2014
4 titles

Families of Fame & Fortune — Hardcover Set

From the Series Families of Fame & Fortune

This high-interest, low reading level series explores the lives of successful families in entertainment, music, and sports. Each title features real-life stories of families who have worked… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2022
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $111.96
  • Your Price: $83.97
  • 4 titles
40 titles

Gateway Biographies — Hardcover Set

From the Series Gateway Biographies

Discover the human side of newsworthy, historical, and pop culture figures, and learn about people leading key social movements or handling crises. Each biography in this easy-reading series… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2025
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $1,332.80
  • Your Price: $999.60
  • 40 titles
Fall 2024

Harry Styles and Mick Jagger: Music and Style Icons

From the Series Musicians and Their Inspirations

Harry Styles is a big fan of Mick Jagger. From music to fashion to breaking down social barriers, Styles takes inspiration from Jagger. Discover more about the music and lives of these two… Read More →

  • Dewey: 782.42166092
  • Copyright: 2025

Harry Styles: Chart-Topping Musician and Style Icon

From the Series Gateway Biographies

Harry Styles is a well-known singer, actor, and style icon. At a young age, he already loved performing. He'd dress up in costume and imitate other famous singers. Then in 2010, he auditioned Read More →

  • Lexile: 940
  • ATOS: 6.1
  • Dewey: 782.42166092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2024

Harry Styles: Pop Star with an X Factor

From the Series In the Spotlight (UpDog Books ™)

Harry Styles is a music icon! He sings, writes songs, and acts. His star has shone brightly since he rose to fame in 2010 as a contestant on The X Factor. Learn all about this talented… Read More →

  • Lexile: 620
  • ATOS: 2.8
  • Dewey: 782.42166092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2023
6 titles

In the Spotlight (UpDog Books ™) — Hardcover Set

From the Series In the Spotlight (UpDog Books ™)

Striving readers will love learning about all the biggest stars in pop culture in this energetic series. Solid biographical details are delivered with a high-interest approach in these… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2023
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $183.90
  • Your Price: $137.93
  • 6 titles